Career Description 

As a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) you will work with a Physical Therapist to help patients heal more quickly, become stronger and move better in order to achieve their rehabilitation goals. You will work with patients of all ages and lifestyles that may be suffering from injury or disease. In this field, you will use your hands, your head and your heart to help your patients reach their potential.

Employment opportunities are available in a variety of settings including outpatient physical therapy offices and clinics, hospitals and skilled nursing facilities.

Employment Outlook

Physical Therapist Assisting is expected to be among the fastest growing occupations. In Arizona, Physical Therapist Assisting positions are expected to increase 30% or more in the next 10 years. Physical Therapist Assistants earn an average of $11.59 to $26.06 an hour for an average salary of $24,110 to $52,110 a year.

Accreditation 

GateWay's Physical Therapist Assisting Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).